2013 Texas 4-H Shooting Sports Extravaganza April 20, 2013

DISCIPLINES OFFERED:Extravaganza rules for each discipline are at the end of this document. Please make sureyou read them. The rules for the State Games or any other shooting venue do not applyat Extravaganza.Nineteen events are featured:- BB gun- Sporter 3-Pos. air rifle- Precision air rifle- Running target- Light rifle- 3-position smallbore rifle- Junior prone smallbore rifle (ages 8-10 only)- Smallbore rifle silhouette- Air rifle silhouette- Air pistol silhouette- Air pistol- Compound basic archery- Recurve basic archery- Compound 3-D archery- Recurve 3-D archery- Skeet- Trap- Sporting clays- Hunting medley (hunter decision making, hunting skills,wildlife identification and management; no live fire)PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:If a shooter signs up for shotgun, the shooter can participate in two shotgun events. The shooter will not be allowed toshoot a non-shotgun event due to the distance between the shotgun range and the other disciplines.Silhouette events are not completely squadded and may require either a shooter’s entire morning or entire afternoon at aremote site away from the 4-H Center. These are squadded on the silhouette range and will be announced there.At the event, each shooter will be given a squad card indicating their events and shoot times. Unless actively engaged inanother squadded event, shooters should report to the appropriate location approximately 30 to 45 minutes prior to theirscheduled time. Conflicts should be cleared with event coordinators. Shooters missing their appointed shooting timesmay be rotated to the end of the shooting day if time permits and the shoot coordinator approves the rotation.Permission to make up a missed event is not guaranteed.SATURDAY MORNING ARRIVALS:Those arriving on Saturday morning must plan on arriving by 7:00 AM in order to clear registration and get their packetsprior to the 8:00 AM orientation. Only the coach or leader responsible for the county/club may check in.ORIENTATION:Orientation will begin at 8:00 AM SHARP on Saturday and is mandatory for EVERYONE!DRESS CODE:The following clothing is required by all shooters on all ranges: Closed toed shoes or boots Shirts with some type of sleeve Full length pantsUnacceptable clothing includes: Open toed shoes Sleeveless and/or backless shirts Short shorts (hem must be no shorter than 5 inches from the top of the knee) Clothing with logos of any kind displaying profanity and products or slogans which promote tobacco, alcohol, ordrugs Clothing that exposes midriffs, bare chests, undergarments, or which are transparentKNOWLEDGE OF THE MATCH:Although this is a beginners' match, maintaining a schedule is essential to offering the large number of events. It istherefore very important that all shooters understand the rules and basic skills in each discipline in whichthey will shoot. Preliminary introduction to rules and skills by a local coach is helpful for shooters to have a positiveexperience at the match. Rules for each event are listed at the end of this document and are posted on the Texas 4-HShooting Sports web page (http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/shootingsports/events).

CHALLENGES:Shooters may view targets as soon as they come available for one hour after they are made available. Junior shooters(ages 8-10) may have ONE adult/coach/older 4-Her with them while viewing. Intermediate and senior shooters can viewtheir targets by themselves only. A target may be challenged if the shooter feels that it has been scored incorrectly. Feeto challenge is $1.00. No fee is charged to correct stat office errors.PROTESTS:Shooters ONLY may file a protest for any injustice, violation of the rules, or other circumstance that may have results inplacing them at a disadvantage relative to other shooters. Such conditions must be reported to the range officer or fieldreferee immediately. If satisfaction is not obtained, the situation should be reported immediately to the event manager.The shooter ONLY has the right to file a written protest with a $20 protest fee within 1 hour of time their squad hasfinished. The jury will investigate and reach final resolution of the matter as soon as possible. The jury is made up ofCraig Sullivan, Roy Green, and Larry Hysmith.FAN INTERFERENCE:Disruption by parents, coaches or other individuals will not be permitted. Sanctions ranging from a warning to ejectionfrom the grounds or disqualification will be imposed for interference with the operation of the match or disruption of theevents on a firing line or field. The “Little League Syndrome” will not be tolerated in 4-H Shooting Sports. Every effortwill be made to keep these events fair, kid centered and positive. “Fighting for my kid(s) is neither necessary, norpermitted.”PERSONAL GEAR:In general shooters provide their own firearms, ammunition and archery equipment as well as personal eye and earprotection. A limited number of air rifles, air pistols, smallbore rifles, and shotguns may be available for those whowish to try these events but do not have personal arms. These will be very limited. Equipment will be provided on the Running Target range.Only .177 caliber air guns may be used in air rifle and air pistol events.Sharing equipment poses problems for some events, as a result no more than two (2) shooters mayshare a rifle or pistol and their need to share equipment MUST be noted on the participant registrationform. Two shooters CANNOT share a .22 rifle in both silhouette and either 3-position or light rifle. Thesilhouette range is off-site, so the rifles will not be available to on-site shooters. Follow the registrationinstructions to designate the shooters and the equipment that will be shared. Give each rifle or pistolbeing shared a number, (e.g. #1, #2, etc.), to identify the shooters sharing it. THIS CANNOT BE DONEON THE DAY OF THE EVENT! Adding shooters after squadding has been completed is not possible. It is recommended that equipment be stored in a locked vehicle. There are no secure facilities at the 4-HCenter.Both the Texas and National 4-H Shooting Sports Programs are on record as being opposed to any games that involveshooting at another individual or at humanoid targets. Thus, water balloon launchers, air soft guns, paintball guns,marshmallow guns or similar items are not permitted on the grounds. If they are seen at this event, they will beconfiscated and disposed of by shoot management and not returned.SAFETY:The highest standards of safety must be maintained at all times. To help us in achieving that end, the following rulesapply:1. All firearms must have an action open indicator (open bolt indicator, empty chamber indicator, etc.) inthe action at all times except when on the firing line. Either commercial or handmade indicators may beused.2. Semi-automatic and tubular magazine rifles must be loaded with a single cartridge at a time.3. Users of semi-automatic firearms are responsible for keeping ejected brass from interfering with others.4. No practice or off-range shooting is permitted using any equipment in any location on the day of theevent.

5. Firearms, ammunition and archery equipment is to be kept under direct adult supervision at all times.6. Firearms, archery equipment and ammunition are not permitted in the dorms.7. Adequate eye and ear protection is REQUIRED for all persons on or in the immediate vicinity of the firingline for all 4-H shooting events during live firing. This includes spectators who are close to the firing line.EXCEPTIONS: Ear protection is not required in the air rifle and air pistol events. Neither eye nor earprotection is required in the archery events, but the use of protective eye wear is strongly encouraged.8. Event coordinators and range staff are in absolute control of their respective ranges. Their commandsmust be obeyed immediately and completely.9. The use of hand loaded ammunition must be approved in advance of use. Hand loaded ammunition forany event must be accompanied by the appropriate documentation including all of the following: nameand contact information of reloader, NRA certification number of reloader, and recipe of the reloads. Theshooter of reloaded ammunition assumes all responsibility of any incident involving that ammunitionincluding the damage of property and injury to persons involved.10. All equipment must be cased when brought to the firing line. One case per firearm.11. All cases must be marked with ‘M’ for the muzzle end.12. Some assistance may be needed with particular venues for added safety reasons. Your willingness to helpas needed is appreciated.SHOOTING EVENTS, COURSES OF FIRE AND SHOOT LOCATIONS:This is a beginner’s match only. Rules are adjusted to accommodate this being a beginner’s match. Theserules are for Extravaganza only. Rules for any other match do not apply at this event.The attached materials include an outline for each event. Please review those events which your shooters have selected.Note that the silhouette events are held at a site off of the 4-H Center property and may require up to ½ day. Shotgunevents are also held at a site off of the 4-H Center property. Because of the distance to this range, shotgun will beconsidered an all-day event. Squadding times for these events are approximate and indicate either morning or afternoonsquads which will be made up on site. Each county or club must provide adequate transportation and adultleaders to get shooters to the proper locations.AWARDS:NO AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN. RESULTS WILL BE POSTED BY DISCIPLINE WHEN SCORING AND TABULATION ISCOMPLETED. PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT AND A PATCH.VOLUNTEER ASSISTANCE NEEDED:As in the past, some help will be needed on ranges, in the scoring area, in the target review area, and as couriers duringthe day Saturday.If you are willing to help, please contact Beverly Sullivan (Sullivan@centex.net) to help us locate you early. At least onevolunteer from each county will be helpful when time is available. Teens are encouraged to assist as well.This is the 29 th annual TEXAS 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS EXTRAVAGANZA. We expect it to continue in the traditions of theearlier ones, bringing FUN, FELLOWSHIP AND NEW IDEAS to shooting sports youth, parents and leaders. Come and joinus in making this event special! We look forward to seeing you there.

Pistol Permission SlipTexas 4-H Shooting Sports Program4-H Year 2012-2013One permission slip required per shooter to be used for all Texas 4-H Shooting Sports pistol events as required by Federallaw. The shooter is to carry the slip on their person anytime they will be handling a pistol. The slip should be accessibleso that it may be presented to a range officer, a match director, or an assistant of either.I, ___________________________________________, give my permission to __________________________________to possess and fire a handgun, as well as possess ammunition for that handgun until August 31, 2013 at which time itmay be extended by completing another form.Parent Signature ________________________________________________________Date __________________________________Witness Signature _______________________________________________________Date __________________________________Pistol Permission SlipTexas 4-H Shooting Sports Program4-H Year 2012-2013One permission slip required per shooter to be used for all Texas 4-H Shooting Sports pistol events as required by Federallaw. The shooter is to carry the slip on their person anytime they will be handling a pistol. The slip should be accessibleso that it may be presented to a range officer, a match director, or an assistant of either.I, ___________________________________________, give my permission to __________________________________to possess and fire a handgun, as well as possess ammunition for that handgun until August 31, 2013 at which time itmay be extended by completing another form.Parent Signature ________________________________________________________Date __________________________________Witness Signature _______________________________________________________Date __________________________________

Texas 4-H Shooting Sports ExtravaganzaMatch DescriptionsThe Dress Code stated above (page 3) applies to all ranges and all matches.Air Pistol MatchLocation:Targets:Courses of Fire:Equipment:Time:Match Supervisor:Texas 4-H Center - Recreation Room, Main BuildingB-32 four bullAll firing will be at 10 meters (33 feet), ten (10) shots per targetJunior - ten (10) shots, two-hand hold, heel of the hand support only; no other point ofcontact. (3.3.4 shots per bull)Intermediate - twenty (20) shots, two-hand hold, standing (5 shots per bull)Senior - thirty (30) shots, one-hand hold, standing (5 shots per bull)Pistol Permission Slip is required to shoot (copy from previous page).Any safe .177 caliber (4.5 mm) air pistol with open sights only.A total of one (1) minute per record shot. Sighters are permitted on the designated bull.Relays are scheduled on 45 minute intervals.Phil Guenther, Schulenburg, TXAir Pistol Silhouette MatchLocation:Woodmen of the World Silhouette Range (maps available at event check in)Targets:1/10 Scale Metallic SilhouettesCourse of Fire: Target Juniors Intermediate SeniorsChickens10 @ 10 yardsPigs 10 @ 10 yards 10 @ 10 yards 10 @ 12.5 yardsTurkeys 10 @ 12.5 yards 10 @ 15 yardsRams 10 @ 12.5 yards 10 @ 15 yards 10 @ 18 yardsEquipment:Pistol Permission Slip is required to participate.Any safe .177 caliber (4.5 mm) air pistol with open, non-aperture sights may be used. Noelectronic or telescopic devices.Time:Thirty second “Ready” time and two and one-half (2 ½) minute shooting time for eachbank of 5 targets.Match Supervisors:Larry and Brenda Fisseler, Brownwood, TXBB Gun MatchLocation:Tennis courts or Administration Building patio, depending upon weatherTargets:NRA AR-4/10Course of Fire: One match of (4) ten-shot stages of prone, standing, sitting, and kneeling for a total of 40record shots will be fired from a distance of 5 meters (16 feet 4 3/4 inches).Eligible Ages:Only Juniors and Intermediates are eligible for this match.Equipment:Any safe, factory smoothbore BB gun weighing a total of six (6) pounds or less may beused. Only metallic sights may be used. Rear sights with eyecups and any hooded frontsite that extends beyond the muzzle may not be used. Blinders are permitted.Match Supervisor:Wally Hess, Humble, TXRunning Target MatchLocation:Administration Building PatioTargets: Either two-headed animal targets or official air rifle running targets will be used -proportions and bull dimensions are equal.Course of Fire:20 shot match: 10 slow, 10 fastParticipation Limit:40 shootersEquipment:Any safe .177 caliber air rifle. Telescopic sights permitted. Some rifles will be available forparticipants' use.Match Supervisor:Joe Brown, Stephenville, TX

Basic Archery Compound and Recurve MatchesLocation:Texas 4-H Center, Lakeside Archery RangeTargets:Full-color FITA, 40 cm faces: ten concentric scoring rings scored 1 to 10 from the outsideto the center.Courses of Fire:Juniors: 12 arrows (2 ends of 6) at both 20 and 30 feet (24 record shots)Intermediates: 18 arrows (3 ends of 6) at both 30 and 45 feet (36 record shots)Seniors: 24 arrows (4 ends of 6) at both 45 and 59 feet (18 m) (48 record shots)Equipment:Standard recurve or compound bows with draw weights of 45 pounds (peak) or less arepermitted. The archer may use a tab or shooting glove and other standard protective gear.Either single pin adjustable or hunting sights may be used. Release aids, overdraws (6 cmmaximum), string peeps, and optical sights are prohibited in these events. No arrows largerthan 23/64 inch in diameter may be used.Rules:“Sky drawing” is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification.Scoring:All shafts are scored and the holes are marked after each end. Arrows touching a line arescored at the higher value. Bounce-outs or pass-throughs may be scored by the marks inthe target if they are identifiable. Dropped arrows beyond reach of the bow will becounted as shot.Match Supervisor:Jim Peagler, Edna, TX3-D Archery: Compound and RecurveLocation:Texas 4-H Center, LakesideTargets:3-D Archery targets as set by the shoot managementCourse of Fire:1 arrow each at 10 3-D targets as set by the shoot managementEquipment:Standard recurve or compound bows with draw weights of 60 pounds (peak) or less arepermitted. The archer may use a tab or shooting glove and other standard protective gear.Either single pin adjustable or hunting sights may be used. Release aids, overdraws, stringpeeps, and optical sights are permitted with competent shooters using compound bowsonly in 3-D. No arrows larger than 23/64 inch in diameter may be used.Rules:“Sky drawing” is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification.Scoring: Fred Bear Scoring: Center Vital - +10, Vital - +5, Ethical Pass - +1. Miss - 0, Non-vital - -5. Arrows touching a line are scored at the higher value. Bounce-outs or pass-throughsscore as misses.Match Supervisor:Ben Dybala, Bay City, TXAir Rifle Silhouette MatchLocation:Targets:Course:Ties:Equipment:Coaching:Time:Match Supervisor:Woodmen of the World Silhouette Range (maps available at event check in)1/10 scale metallic silhouette chickens, pigs, turkeys and ramsAll shooting from standing position as follows:Junior (20 shot course) Intermediate (30 shot course) Senior (40 shot course)10 pigs @ 20 yards 10 pigs @ 20 yards 10 chickens @ 20 yards10 rams @ 25 yards 10 turkeys @ 25 yards 10 pigs @ 25 yards10 rams @ 35 yards 10 turkeys @ 35 yards10 rams @ 40 yardsTies will be broken in three stages: totals in rams, turkeys, pigs and chickens; long runs inthe same order, shoot offs using paper targets and air rifles on the air pistol range.Any safe air rifle weighing no more than 11 pounds with scopes and mounts attached.Length of barrel and action must not exceed 30 inches. Rifles may be powered bycompressed air or CO2. Calibers permitted include .177 (5MM), .22 or .25.Gloves, slings, or palm rests are not allowed.Each shooter may have a coach or spotter on the firing line with a scope or binoculars tocall shots, keep time and advise. They may not touch the shooter or his/her equipmentonce the shooter is on the firing line.Two and one-half (2½) MINUTES per bank of five (5) targets.Dwayne Richardson, Brownwood, TX

Light Rifle MatchLocation:Texas 4-H Center, Lakeside Rifle RangeTargets:A-32 Light Rifle TargetsCourse of Fire: Twenty (20) record shots will be fired using one (1) target with five (5) bulls, four (4)shots per bull. Unlimited sighters may be fired on the one (1) sighting bull. Total time,including sighters, will be thirty (30) MINUTES (one and one-half MINUTES per recordshot). All shots will be fired from the standing position. The same standingposition as used in three-position shooting may be used.Equipment:Any .22 caliber rim-fire rifle chambered for the .22 short, long or long rifle cartridge,having a trigger pull of no less than a two (2) pounds and a total weight not more thaneight and one-half (8½) pounds including sights. Telescopic sights may be used. Noshooting jackets allowed. Shooters must furnish their own equipment and ammunition.Semi-automatic rifles are permitted with adult supervision, but shooters areresponsible for preventing their empties from interfering with other shooters,and the rifles must be loaded with a single cartridge at a time. All rifles must anopen bolt indicator (OBI) have in place when not being fired. Commercial or homemadered, orange, chartreuse or yellow OBIs are permitted. They must be in the action at alltimes except when on firing line.Match Supervisor:Gary Willhelm, Wickett, TXThree-position Smallbore Rifle MatchLocation:Texas 4-H Center, Lakeside Rifle RangeTargets:A-36 NRA Smallbore TargetCourse of Fire:A quarter match course of fire will be used (10 shots each: prone, standing andkneeling). Shooters will have one (1) MINUTE per record shot fired prone, two (2)MINUTES per record shot standing, and one and one-half (1 ½) MINUTES per recordshot fired kneeling, including unlimited sighters.Juniors will fire a 20-shot prone relay with one (1) MINUTE per record shot.Rules:All competition in this event is individual, therefore NO COACHING will be allowed afterthe match begins. Coaches may assist until sighters are complete.Equipment:Open or iron sights only; NO SCOPES allowed. Semi-automatic rifles arepermitted with adult supervision, but shooters are responsible for preventingtheir empties from interfering with other shooters, and the rifles must beloaded with a single cartridge at a time. All rifles must an open bolt indicator (OBI)have in place when not being fired. Commercial or homemade red, orange, chartreuseor yellow OBIs are permitted. They must be in the action at all times except when onfiring line.Match Supervisor:Mike Myers, Caldwell, TXSmallbore Rifle Silhouette MatchLocation:Woodmen of the World Silhouette Range (maps available at event check in)Targets:Standard smallbore silhouettesCourse of Fire:All shooting from the standing position as follows:Junior Intermediate Senior10 pigs @ 40 yards 10 pigs @ 40 yards 10 chickens @ 40 yards10 rams @ 60yards 10 turkeys @ 60 yards 10 pigs @ 60 yards10 rams @ 75 yards 10 turkeys @ 75 yards10 rams @ 100 yardsTies:Ties will be broken in three stages: totals in rams, turkeys, pigs and chickens; long runsin the same order, shoot offs using paper targets and air rifles on the air pistol range.Equipment:Any safe smallbore rifle with a safe trigger and chambered for the .22 long rifle, short, orlong cartridge with a maximum weight of 10 pounds 2 ounces may be used. Releasetriggers are not permitted. Barrel must be no longer than 30 inches. Any sights,telescopic or metallic, that do not project an image on the target or operate the triggerare permitted. Scopes may not be placed more than 2 inches above the rifle (top of the9

Coaching:Time:Match Supervisor:receiver to bottom of the scope tube). Stocks must be of conventional design withcombs not extending above the center line of the bore and the toe of the stock notextending more than 7 inches below the center line of the bore. ‘Chin rest’ stocks notpermitted. Butt plates cannot extend below the lower line of the stock.Each shooter may have a coach or spotter on the firing line with a scope or binoculars tocall shots, keep time and advise. They may not touch the shooter or his/her equipmentonce the shooter is on the firing line.Two and one-half (2½) MINUTES per bank of five (5) targets.David Williams, Brookesmith, TXSporter and Precision Air Rifle MatchesLocation:Texas 4-H Center, Lakeside PavilionTargets:AR 1/10, twelve (12) bull targetsCourse of Fire: Sporter: Juniors - Ten shots each - two targets prone only.Intermediates and Seniors - Ten (10) shots each - prone, standing andkneeling (in that order) for a total of 30 shots.Precision: Juniors - Ten shots each - two targets, standing only.Intermediate and Seniors - Ten shots each - three targets, standing onlyfor a total of 30 shots.Equipment Classes:Sporter and Precision classes will be recognized. While shooters may be squaddedtogether and will shoot the same course of fire, only sporter rifles (up to and includingthe Daisy 853/753/953, Crossman 2000, and Daisy SXV40) are permitted in the sporterclass. Precision air rifles allow anything beyond those models in price or set up.Equipment:NO SCOPES PERMITTED.Any caliber .177 (4.5 mm) air rifle equipped with metallic sights or their equivalent,including precision air rifles is permitted. Slings may be used in the prone and kneelingstages. Shooting jackets, gloves and shooting boots are allowed ONLY in the Precisionclass. Adjustable stocks may not be altered between stages in the Sporter class. Twosweatshirts may be worn.Time: One (1) minute per record shot, including sighters (30 minutes total). Relays are on 45minute intervals.Match Supervisor:Jeff Dietrich, San Antonio, TXShotgun MatchesThere is a $20.00 range fee to be paid at the range that covers all events shot by a shooter on that range. Shootersregistering for shotgun must make both of their two selections within shotgun and no other discipline due to the distancebetween the range and the 4-H Center for time consideration. A maximum of two shotgun events can be entered.Match Supervisor:Nelda Blackwell, Littlefield, TXShotgun: TrapLocation:Pitt Range, BrownwoodCourse:25 shotsEquipment: Shotgun 12 gauge or smaller and target loads in sizes 7½ to 9 with no more than 1 1/8ounces of shot.Shotgun: SkeetLocation:Pitt Range, BrownwoodCourse:25 shotsEquipment: Shotgun 12 gauge or smaller and target loads in sizes 7½ to 9 with no more than 1 1/8ounces of shot.Shotgun: Sporting ClaysLocation:Pitt Range, BrownwoodCourse:25 shotsEquipment: Shotgun 12 gauge or smaller and target loads in sizes 7½ to 9 with no more than 1 1/8ounces of shot.10

Hunting MedleyLocation:Events:Course:Equipment:Match Supervisor:Texas 4-H Center, Site to be announcedHunter Decision Making, Hunting Skills, and Wildlife Identification (no live firing at thisevent)Participants will move through an established course, responding to the situations orquestions posed. Approximately equal thirds of the course will be devoted to each of theevents. This simulates the national and state events.Pencil or pen and clipboard. All questions and situations will be based on the content ofthe NRA The Hunter’s Guide. No reference materials are permitted on the course.Kevin and Leslie Dockery, Wylie, TXTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Service | Texas 4-H & Youth Development ProgramTexas 4-H Natural Resources Program4180 State Highway 6 | College Station, TX 77845 | Ph: 979/845-1214 | Fax: 979/845-6495Web: texas4-h.tamu.edu/natural | Blog: tx4hnaturalresources.blogspot.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/naturalresourcesEducational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or nationalorigin. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating11